Recall 07V307000: M/T Shift Cable Retaining Clip

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Suzuki/Aerio 2002-2006

MANUFACTURER: American Suzuki Motor Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V307000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 11, 2007

COMPONENT: Power Train: Manual Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 14251

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, due to improper shape of the clip, the retaining clip that keeps the gear shift cable attached to the gear shift lever can contact the gear shift lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.
CONSEQUENCE:
Repeated shifting in this manner can eventually cause the retaining clip to break. If the retaining clip breaks, the shift cable can become disconnected from the shift lever, resulting in loss of the ability to change transmission gears.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the gear shift cable retaining clip with a clip that has a different shape. The recall is expected to begin on or about August 10, 2007. Owners may contact American Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.